The Future of Quidditch: Player Equipment

Quidditch is not yet played enough to have equipment catered to it.  Quidditch players must use gear from a variety of other sports to help their quidditch play.  This article will explores which features will be adopted by quidditch specific equipment.  

Pads

Soft pads are allowed under the USQ rulebook but currently, players rarely wear them.  Light pads covering a player’s chest, ribs and/or shoulders would spread out impacts without impeding throwing. 

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